Writing a Resolution

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Writing a Resolution

• A brief overview

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What is a Resolution?

• Resolutions are documents that identify matters
  of importance and relevance to nursing students
  and the nursing profession as a whole.
• Furthermore, resolutions are documents that
  become the basis of policies, priorities, and
  actions of the organization in which it was
  passed.

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The Body of a Resolution

• Resolutions contain whereas and resolved
  statements.
• Whereas statements summarizes documentation that
  supports the resolution.
• The resolved statement defines the position that
  the author is taking on the issue.

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The Beginning of the Process

• Start by researching a topic that is pertinent to
  you the author.
• Make sure that the topic is within the scope of
  CNSA and NSNA purposes and feasible to
  implement.
• Research previous resolutions and identify that
  the topic has not been addressed within the last
  five years.
• If a similar topic was addressed prior to five
  years ago the resolution must make a statement of
  reaffirmation of any previous written article.

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Researching the Topics

• If your resolution pertains to California and is
  not national in scope, you only need to research
  previous CNSA resolutions.
• If your resolution pertains to both the state and
  is national in scope, plan to research previous
  article from both the CNSA and NSNA websites.

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Documentation for the Whereas Statements

• Documentation can be found from a wealth of
  sources including journal articles, web site
  articles, text and reference books, materials
  from other organizations, and speeches, as well
  as research experiences.
• The documentation should be no more than five
  years old unless it is historical in nature.

• Documentation should be written in the American
  Psychological Association (APA) format.

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Writing the First Resolved Statement

• The first resolved statement defines the purpose
  of the resolution.
• It also identifies the stance that the author
  wants CNSA to take on the issue.

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Subsequent Resolved Statements

• The following resolved statements identify the
  ways in which the author would like to implement
  the resolution.
• Typical requests include publication of
  information pertaining to the resolution in the
  Range of motion, the development of a committee
  or a project, and the dissemination of the
  resolution to pertinent organizations or agencies.

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Things to Keep in Mind

• Try to limit yourself to five whereas clauses in
  the interest of time.
• Make sure the resolved statements are realistic
  enough for CNSA to feasibly implement.

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Proofreading and Preparation for Presenting

• Try to have multiple faculty members and students
  proofread the article.
• The purpose of this is to refine the position,
  identify opposing arguments, and help correct
  grammatical errors.

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Additional Components4 copies of each bullet
point listed on this page

• Abstract Three to four sentence summary of the
  resolution.
• Cost This is a cost estimate for CNSA to
  implement the resolution. Not the authors costs.
• References This includes four copies of the
  cited documentation with underlined text.

• Bibliography Four copies of the bibliography
  separate from the resolution.
• Names and Addresses This includes four copies
  of the contact information of the organizations
  and agencies identified in the resolved clauses.
• Resolution Including the whereas and resolved
  statements.

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Additional Components

• Submit a completed copy of the checklist on page
  five of the resolutions packet.
• 3.5 inch disk or CD Digital copy of entire
  resolution
• Mail entire package to

ATTN Legislative Director 3835 North Freeway,
Suite 120 Sacramento, Ca 95834
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Resolution Due Date

• The Resolution due date for submission is going
  to be September 12, 2008.
• Now that you have a schedule, think about getting
  started soon.

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Further Questions?

• If you have any further questions please see both
  the CNSA and NSNA resolution handbooks.
• Any further questions contact me at
  CNSAlegislative_at_gmail.com